Victor Osimhen delivered a powerful reminder of his quality as he inspired Galatasaray to a crucial derby victory over Fenerbahçe, proving his belief that he can score against any opponent.

Returning from a fractured arm, the Super Eagles striker showed sharpness and composure, timing his run perfectly to meet a pass from Mario Lemina before calmly finishing late in the first half to give his side the lead in the Istanbul derby,

Victor Osimhen leads Galatasaray charge with decisive derby impact

Osimhen’s influence went beyond his goal, as his presence lifted Galatasaray in a high-pressure encounter following their disappointing cup result against Gençlerbirliği.

Speaking after the game, Osimhen said as reported by Fanatik:

“I thank Dr. Yener and the medical team. They did a great job. A full return is impossible, but they prepared me very well psychologically.”

The Nigerian striker made it clear that teamwork was key to the result, praising the collective effort after the final whistle.

“We fought well as a team. We disappointed our fans in the cup. I’m proud of my team’s performance and happy about the victory,” he added.

Victor Osimhen was also firm about his responsibilities as a striker, sending a confident message to defenders across the league.

“As in every derby… You know, I can score against any team. That’s my job. I do it well. The team deserves congratulations; we showed how prepared we are,” Osimhen revealed.

Victor Osimhen keeps Galatasaray focused on title race push

The victory gives Galatasaray a strong edge in the Turkish Süper Lig title race, opening a seven-point gap over Fenerbahçe with just three games left.

Despite the advantage, Victor Osimhen stressed the importance of staying focused as they prepare for a tough test against Samsunspor.

“We’ve taken another step closer to our championship goal. Samsunspor is a quality opponent. We will want to win every match from now on.”

He reinforced that message with a clear warning about maintaining standards until the end of the campaign.

“To finish the season well, we will take every opponent seriously and want to win every match. Samsunspor is a tough opponent, but we will do our best,” he noted.

Victor Osimhen also addressed the debate around his use of protective gear during the derby, brushing aside criticism from the opposition camp and focusing strictly on performance.

“Personally, I don’t look at the internet much. When I arrived at the facility, someone from the club (regarding the objection about the protective equipment used) mentioned this.”

“I don’t understand these people. They’re going to compete against the best team in the league, but they’re complaining about this. I scored my goal, I did my job, I did my best.”

His passion for the club was equally clear, as he reaffirmed his commitment to Galatasaray’s cause during this decisive stage of the season.

“That’s what was important to me.” I’ve said it many times, I won’t tire of saying it, I’ll say it again and again; I love Galatasaray with all my heart.

“As long as I have the opportunity, I will always protect this emblem. I say this from my heart. I will fight with everything I have for this emblem.”

Since sealing his permanent move, Victor Osimhen has been a driving force for Galatasaray, contributing 20 goals and seven assists in 31 appearances across all competitions as they close in on another league title.

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Last Updated on April 27, 2026 7:13 am by footballrover